Drought and fire, in combination this fall, will have a negative impact on forage production the next year.

Heifer development and capturing value for genetically superior cows will be among the topics discussed at the workshop.

While shelterbelts aren’t perfect, the fact remains that they provide a number of services that are considerably valuable.

Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.

Water could be contaminated or water systems damaged after wildfires.

New and experienced sheep shearers and wool classers will receive an interactive, hands-on learning experience.

To support wildfire recovery efforts, NDSU Extension and the FSA have several resources available to those who lost livestock.

The 26th Annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide producers an opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf segment of cattle production.

4-H clubs incorporate nutrition, fitness and healthy activities into their meetings in 2023-2024.

Hunters participating in fall bird season should be aware of the risk of HPAI in wildlife and use measures to prevent transmission to domestic poultry flocks.

Ewe and lamb health will be one of the topics covered.

The event includes a tour of on-campus research facilities and opportunities to see first-hand the work of the scientists, students and Extension specialists of the Department of Animal Sciences.

Topics include livestock management, reproduction and grazing.

The ram test offers producers an opportunity to evaluate wool and growth performance of individual rams.

Review and implement biosecurity protocols to reduce disease transmission from migrating wild birds to domestic flocks.

Each pregnancy detection method has unique benefits and disadvantages.

Winter cereals provide excellent forage for livestock either for grazing or to be hayed for roughage.

The event provided a way for public leaders to invest in and engage with North Dakota 4-H’ers in a hands-on, learn-by-doing atmosphere.

Farmers and ranchers should be on the lookout for toxic cyanobacteria.

Implementing heat event action plans can help protect animals from heat stress.

At baling, the moisture level should be a maximum of 20% for small square bales, 18% for round bales and 15% for large square bales. Several methods exist to accelerate drying time to prevent moisture-damaged hay.

She will serve as the southwest region’s lead livestock specialist for state-wide Extension livestock programs.

Unsatisfactory breeders likely will not improve with time, but deferred bulls may benefit from treatment or additional time and pass a breeding soundness exam in the future.

This year’s events will feature the latest research on issues that impact agriculture in North Dakota.

Integrated pest management involves using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.

The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock.

Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center in Minot.

The goal of the training is to better equip local responders with the skills and resources needed to respond to an animal disease outbreak or mass livestock mortality.

From 2023 to 2024, statewide average pastureland values increased 6.63%\.